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• Swimming: Jump in with These Exercise Tips

  Swimming is an excellent way to get exercise. It delivers a low-impact, full-body workout. Even better, people of all ages and most fitness levels can benefit. If you’re wondering whether swimming is for you, here are some tips to keep in mind.

• Stopping Birth Control Linked to Lower Vitamin D Levels

  Birth control is a critical part of family planning for many women and taking contraceptives can lead to less painful periods, fewer migraines and headaches during your cycle and potentially reduce your risk for ovarian cancer.

• The Flu Is Coming: Get Your Flu Shot Today

  Maybe you haven’t heard of anyone getting sick from the flu yet this year – but flu season is already here. If you haven’t gotten your annual flu shot, it’s important to get it – today. 

• What’s So Complex About Complex Abdominal Surgery?

  If your doctor recently used the term “complex abdominal surgery” in regards to a procedure you or a loved one might need, it’s understandable if you felt confused. This all-inclusive term refers to any abdominal operation complicated by other health factors. 

• The Benefits of Practicing Mindfulness

  This blog is written in conjunction with Wyndham Bonett and Lee Weber, FSU medical students.   

• How Soon Should My Child Start Swimming Lessons?

  Swimming can be a fun activity for kids, and with Florida’s warm weather, it can be a great way to cool down. But with drowning listed as the top cause of death for children between ages 1 and 4, swimming lessons are key to reducing the risk of tragedy. 

• How Ketamine Can Help with Depression

  Ketamine treats depression and extreme anxiety safely. Dr. Matthew S. Angelelli, a board-certified psychiatrist and managing director of the Orlando Health Medical Group Behavioral Health, shares insights on how patients can benefit from ketamine despite its alleged role in celebrity Matthew Perry’s situation.

• Overcoming Lymphedema After Cancer Treatment

  Sometimes it feels as though life gives you more than you can handle.

• Food: Mindless or Mindful?

  When you sit down for a meal, do you eat quickly? Are you distracted? Or do you concentrate on the food that you are eating?

• Warming Up: How To Get Ready To Work Out

  We all know exercise is good for us — that is, unless we overdo it and end up with a sprained ankle, pulled muscle or other injury. Warming up is the best way to get your body ready for exercise. Understanding how and when to warm up can help you get the most out of your workout while minimizing injuries.